Tesla is increasing the price of its cars in the UK after the Brexit vote

LONDON — Carmaker Tesla will increase its prices in the UK for some vehicles by 5% on January 1, 2017 — its second price hike in the UK following the country’s vote to leave the EU.

Tesla sent an email on December 21 to people who had registered to receive news on the company and its cars in the UK. “We will be increasing our UK prices for custom orders by 5% on 1st January 2017,” the email read.

The price rise doesn’t apply to cars that are already in Tesla showrooms or pre-owned vehicles.

I’m aware we have been in frequent contact with you lately so please excuse another message. We have just received some information that we need to share with you – due to currency ﬂuctuations we will be increasing our UK prices for custom orders by 5% on 1st January 2017. Prices on showroom and pre-owned cars will remain ﬁxed at current prices and unlimited free Supercharging is still available for any Tesla ordered before 31st December 2016.

We appreciate you may not be looking for a new Tesla but you may be speaking to friends and family about utilising your referral code to join the Tesla family. Our customers are our best sales people after all!”